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First substantial investment in American science will help unravel subatomic mysteries
Team at London’s Crick Institute knock out a gene called Oct4 in fertilised human eggs
Faces unlock Apple phones but Greeks believed they reveal the secrets of the soul
Nasa spacecraft ends 13-year tour of planet and its moons 23 seconds late
Nasa spacecraft to transmit final burst of data to cap triumphant mission
Inventive solutions to an impairment lead to advances in science and technology
Niels Bohr, Einstein’s lesser-known sparring partner deserves greater recognition
Innovation v regulation, state-sponsored quackery, the language of madness
Players of the Stall Catchers game compete to analyse blood flow to the brain
Leading UK scientist calls for individuals to release their genetic code for research
The inventions that underpin the modern world came from unexpected places and accidents. The FT is looking to find the new ideas that will shape the world in the future, however odd they may seem today, and we need your help in devising a list
FT journalists and external experts will help identify the most promising innovations
Inventions that want to make waves in our everyday lives
From fountains to yoghurt, innovation comes from the unlikeliest places
Criteria for five challenges: population, resources, education, health and nature
‘Broad statement of enthusiasm’ for co-operation on research
The Cassini mission has given us new insight into Saturn and the origins of life
New body needed to bridge funding gap to boost ‘moon shot’ projects
The Swiss agricultural chief is overseeing a merger with state-owned ChemChina
Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears
The government and taxpayers are the key investors in basic scientific research
Apocalyptic thinking is about asserting some control – any control – over an unpredictable reality
Darkened skies prompt music and awe — and a tweet from Lloyd Blankfein
Towns and businesses prepare for a once in a generation economic jolt
Monday’s cosmic event promises to have more spectators than the revolutionary war
